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Apply for Research Service
This page describes how to apply to use the professional Research Service at Durham County Record Office.
Before you apply
See our Research service page to find out who does the research, what the different options are, and what they cost.
If you are not sure that we hold the records you want us to search, please check first, as the minimum search fee is not refundable:
- Check church registers for a summary of the parish and nonconformist church registers we keep
- Check our online catalogue for details of the archive collections we keep
- Contact us for advice before you apply.
Please contact us to check whether you can use this service to search records where access is restricted under Data Protection legislation.
You can also use this service if you need help with searching online sources such as Ancestry, or if you want to book some time to discuss your research with a professional in our search room.
Apply online
Apply by email and pay by phone
Quick Search
- Email record.office@durham.gov.uk
- Give clear details of what you want us to search for
- Tell us if you will need a certified copy or digital copy (additional charge, see more about Quick Search here)
Phone 03000 267 628 to pay by credit/debit card (more information here)
- Pay £5.00 per search when you order
- We will ask for any additional payment after we have found the correct information.
Research Service
- Email record.office@durham.gov.uk
- Attach completed application form and any supporting documents
- Phone 03000 267 628 to pay by credit/debit card (more information here)
- Pay £32.00 for one hour's research when you order.
We will respond to your enquiry by email whenever possible, and provide a copy of any information we find as an email attachment.
Apply by post
- Send your enquiry/application form and payment to the address included in contact us
- Cheques should be made payable to Durham County Council
- Please do not send cash through the post.
Application forms
Research Service application form
Research Service information leaflet